Daughter of David Haines fears she'll never get justice for her Dad
Bethany Haines says she was shocked to hear two suspected terrorists facing court in the US will not be prosecuted for his murder
Last updated 9th Oct 2020
The daughter of Perth aid worker David Haines says she feels "left in the dark" after finding out two suspected terrorists won't be prosecuted for his death.
Authorities in the US are holding the men in custody - but the charges only include American victims.
Alexanda Kotey and El Shafee Elsheikh face eight counts relating to the four citizens
They have links to a group believed to be behind the 44-year-old's murder in Syria six years ago
Bethany says she's struggling to come to terms with the news.
"I think it's a disgrace. I've thought for justice for years now and it's all been for nothing," she said.
"I am happy for the American families but in terms of my Dad, he's getting no justice. I never thought that they would only be tried for American victims.
"We were never told about that. To hear that they won't be prosecuted for crimes against Brits, Japanese people and the many other nationalities involved, is an absolute shock.
Bethany believes the UK Government could've been more transparent about what actions were being taken.
"If I'd known that (charges would not include her dad's death), I would've put up a lot of resistance.
"Maybe keeping the victims' families in the dark was part of the plan and know they've got what they wanted so I'll guess will be kept even more in the dark."
The Home Office declined to respond to Bethany's comments but a spokeswoman said: "We are pleased that the process of delivering justice for the victims and their families has begun in the US following the transfer of UK evidence.
"The Home Secretary has been clear that Kotey and El Sheikh must be held accountable for their alleged crimes.''
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